The Women’s Professional Baseball League is set to launch in 2026. The origins of the WPBL is credited Justine Siegal and Keith Stein . This is not the first women’s professional baseball league. Other countries have women’s leagues. Japan, Australia, Cuba, and Canada have women’s professional baseball teams. The United States has lagged behind in recent decades. The common belief is that women should stick to softball in the United States. This narrow minded view is gradually being challenged. There are women who want to play baseball and women baseball players seeking to have professional careers. The WPBL is now seeking to get national television broadcast agreements. This is critical to the success of the WPBL. A consideration for streaming should also be made. If all goes as scheduled, a draft will happen in 2025. A total of 40 games will be played and it might be seven inning games. Major League Baseball never capitalized on developing a women’s division. The MLB now has missed a business opportunity. The WPBL is a new venture with much potential. If marketing and broadcasting are done right, the Women’s Professional Baseball League’s future is bright.
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